Manager - USBT Taxation - Hedge Fund

- Manager level review of workpapers, Federal tax returns and other informational forms as prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for US based Investment Partnership Clients (Hedge Fund etc.)

- Responsible for reviewing ECI, FDAP and Foreign Withholding Information for foreign investors-1042/1042S, 8804/8805.

- Review of various Hedge Funds book to tax adjustment/reclasses like Wash sales, PFIC, Straddle, Sec 1256/988, Dividend (QDI) etc.

- Responsible for providing training on PE and HF to new hires and coaching tax professionals

- Review of international tax filings such as PFICs, CFCs, and foreign information reporting (Form 926, Form 8865, Form 8621, Form 5471, etc.)

- Review of debt vs. equity analysis, UBTI, and other analysis required to compute a private equity fund's taxable income

- Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.

- Assess tax impact on clients of rules and law changes, develop tax arguments to support conclusions and make recommendations to clients

- Manage a portfolio of Asset Management (FS) clients of varying size and scope and act as the point of contact for internal clients

- Manage client's engagements from start to finish (planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects).

- Managing engagement workflow, engagement team resources, and engagement billing.

- Responsible for monitoring Engagement budgets vs actual hours

- Team with other professionals to identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the tax practice.

- Overseeing complex federal tax compliance and consulting projects requiring tax analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates.

- Lead and implement Quality initiatives for the Business Units and clients managed by the individual

- Responsible for managing 8-12 people in the team

- Responsible for development and performance management of the team.

- Proactively interact with client management team to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.

- Manage risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects

- Strong People leadership skills and leading by example.

- Develop and Enhance personal technical knowledge and understanding of US Business Tax

- Contribute to thought leadership through technical white papers and research on a periodic basis.

- Proficient on Go System and other Tax Compliance tools.

Job Requirements

Mandatory Skills

- Minimum master's degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance Experience

- The candidate must have 10 to 14 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a Big 4 Firm

- Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance

- Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).

- Broad exposure to federal income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations

- Must have a US certification in CPA or Enrolled Agent

Preferred Skills

- Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong Leadership and personnel management skills, Analytical skills with detail orientation.

- Team player; self-driven and ability to work independently as well as able to motivate team members